Beneteau Oceanis 423 Boat Tour: Why Don Chose This Yacht as His New Office! :)
July 22, 2024 · 36 min · 13K views · Papeete, Tahiti
What this video covers
A 2003 Beneteau Oceanis 423 serves as a mobile office and liveaboard cruiser for a couple currently based in Papeete, French Polynesia.2:21 The 42-foot production yacht features a masthead rig with twin spreaders, a staysail, and a bowsprit for a large gennaker.3:18 The vessel includes an electric primary winch for mainsail handling, a pivoting steering wheel, and extensive cockpit storage lockers.8:46 Energy systems consist of 300-watt solar panels and a Silentwind wind generator, supplemented by Starlink for high-speed connectivity and an Iridium GO! exec for satellite communications.4:23 The owners plan to install a Katadyn PowerSurvivor 40 desalinator and a Hydrovane self-steering system.17:01 The boat’s previous owners completed a two-year transit from France to the Pacific, leaving the engine, keel bolts, and bilge in pristine condition.10:32 The interior layout includes a convertible dinette, a well-organized galley with foot pumps, and a master cabin.14:54 The purchase price was 95,000 Euro, which the current owner estimates is below market value due to the boat's remote location.13:08
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